Experience With the Hamilton Khaki Below Zero Chronograph Watch Reveals A Fatal Flaw

One of the reasons that I like watches so much, is that I appreciate machines, or devices otherwise, that are well engineered to perform some task (well), no matter how simple. This is why we have love for sports cars, high-end audio and visual equipment, and countless other “devices;” because we appreciate the fact that [...]

Oh, Celebrities And Their Rolex Watches!

I am typically not one for celebrity gossip. As far as I am concerned, celebrities, for the most part, are just like you and me, but less intelligent, with more money, and with lots more free time on their hands. But when you combine watches and celebrities I get a bit interested, if not for [...]

How Do You Wear Your Watch? Esquire Magazine Offers Amusing Wearing Style Explanations

I do admit to scrutinizing the way people wear their watches. I don’t always understand people that wear watches too loose. My immediate thought is, “don’t they know they can get it sized?” Perhaps people like the loose bracelet feel. You don’t often see people who wear watches fitted with a strap wearing them loose. [...]

Customized Vacheron Constantin Quai de l’Ile Collection Makes Me Sigh With Despair At The Sheer Pointlessness Of Message Behind This Watch

Do you recall thinking how dumb it was to combine a toaster oven and a radio? Perhaps it could have some conceivable space saving use; but really, What is the point? To prove it can be done? If you haven’t heard of concept, it stems from the idea of unnecessary convergence products. You see combinations [...]

Sylvester Stallone Oogles A Few New U-Boat Watches: Makes Panerai Jealous?

Like many celebrities Sylvester Stallone is a big watch lover. Unlike others he is attributed with making a brand popular in Hollywood (Panerai), and working closely with watch companies. Accordingly, Panerai has even released models with the “Slytech” name in honor of Stallone for his love and participation with the company. Stallone love’s Panerai so [...]

Amusing Look At Fake Watch Store Watches-brand.com; Worth The Look For The Laughs

When did Citizen watches start to become the target of fakes? Its true. I first learned that Watches-brand.com was selling fake Citizen Campanola watches, such as the Grand Complication. This sort of makes sense as the watches are all above $2000 and feature quartz movements. But then I learned that they didn’t stop there. They [...]

Star Wars Darth Vader Costume On Sale: What Watch Would He Wear?

Star Wars lore seems to indicate that some who are strong in the force can see into the future to an extent. Does this mean they inherently know what time it is? Darth Vader does not wear a watch, though his suit might tell him what time it is. This very cool Darth Vader costume [...]

Portero.com Mini Review: Mediorce Used Watch Retailer Disguised As An Auction Site

As though I needed any reason to keep on using eBay, my experience with Portero.com does just that. eBay has a very good thing going on. Last I checked, it is the 9th most visited website in the United States, and on the watch front, enjoys an impressive volume of inventory daily. The auction method [...]

Watch Modifications, Customizations, Repairs, and Restorations from IWW

Ever wonder where you can “pimp your watch?” There actually are a bit more places out there than you’d think, and you can get a ton of things done to your existing watches. Workshops like IWW (International Watch Works), are small companies with big roles. Not only to keep your watches healthy, but breathe new [...]

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